British Gas hires more staff to deal with rising number of struggling customers Company to beef up energy support fund as owner Centrica says profits will hit top end of City forecasts The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022
FTSE 100 Live: Markets steady after US sell-off, British Gas owner Centrica surges London shares are experiencing a steadier session after US mega-cap stocks were the target of more heavy selling last night. Evening Standard · May 10, 2022
Zenobe agrees financial close for 500MW battery project in Wishaw The company pledged to more than £500m into the area over the next five years Insider UK · Apr 29, 2022
British Gas owner Centrica starts work on first solar farm Once finished the 72-acre site will be capable of powering some 4,850 homes, the company said Birmingham Post · Apr 27, 2022
The only easy decision for Bulb’s future: stop paying its CEO Failed energy firm poses political puzzle for business secretary with wholesale markets still in turmoil The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022
UK government defends bonuses paid to staff of collapsed firm Bulb Energy company effectively nationalised as part of bailout that could cost taxpayers £2.2bn The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022
Energy bosses warn some customers could be paying £1 in every £6 on bills by October E.ON, EDF, Scottish Power and Centrica chiefs have called on the Government to take much stronger action to support customers to avoid a "crisis" this year Chronicle Live · Apr 19, 2022
How much profit UK energy firms British Gas, EDF, SSE make during cost of living crisis Who owns our major energy suppliers - and how much they make Chronicle Live · Apr 11, 2022
Who owns the UK's biggest energy firms and how much profit do they make? Millions of households across the UK face being plunged into fuel poverty as energy bills rocket Wales Online · Apr 11, 2022
Who owns British Gas, EDF and all the major energy suppliers you pay for gas and electricity? Do you know who owns the major energy giants? It's worth knowing amid the cost of living crisis Wales Online · Apr 11, 2022
Cost of living crisis: As bills pain hits millions of families…gas boss defends profits Ministers told to do more to help households Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2022
Leading energy boss admits Brits face cost of living 'pain' as bills go up Chris O’Shea, head of industry giant Centrica, admitted cost of living hit customers were already struggling with everything from filling up the car to the weekly shop Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022
Energy watchdog hired firm to advise on price cap hike – despite its work for Big Six suppliers Exclusive: Ofgem awarded £420,000 contract to Baringa Partners, which described energy suppliers as ‘key clients’ The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2022
Dozens of firms have cut ties with Russia in the past week The companies have cut ties with Russia in an act of solidarity against Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine Wales Online · Mar 4, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Mar 4, 2022 Co-op, Morrisons, H&M, M&S and more cut ties with Russia amid Ukraine invasion Shell, BP and British Gas have all taken steps to condemn and sever ties with Russia's economy
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022 British dockers refuse to unload tanker of Russian gas in Kent forcing it to dock elsewhere Vessel was carrying liquified natural gas destined for British Gas owner Centrica amid apparent loophole
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022 UK dockers vow not to unload tankers carrying Russian oil and gas Ships scheduled to dock in UK because of a sanctions loophole are thought to include at least one carrying gas for Centrica
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 John Lewis, Sainsbury's, H&M and 25 more firms that have cut ties with Russiain past week British Gas, Morrisons and PayPal are just some of the huge companies suspended ties with Russia in an act of solidarity against Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022 British Gas owner Centrica to exit Russia gas supply contracts It comes after a number of UK energy companies, including BP and Shell, moved to sever their ties to Russia because of the conflict.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2022 British Gas owner follows BP and Shell in cutting Russia ties Centrica announces end of gas supply agreement with Kremlin-controlled Gazprom
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2022 UK firms rush to dump Russian assets amid efforts to isolate Moscow British Gas owner Centrica cuts ties as Legal & General, Abrdn and Nest all try to sell stocks
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2022 Warren East’s departure from Rolls-Royce is bad timing, but he’s done well Choosing the day Russia invaded Ukraine to make his announcement sums up the chief’s tumultuous stint
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2022 CEO of British Gas-owner Centrica waives £1.1 million bonus as heating bills soar The boss of British Gas-owner Centrica is waiving his £1.1 million bonus this year as household heating bills soar.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2022 British Gas guarantees UK energy supplies are safe after Russia invasion Owner Centrica reports bumper results but utility refuses to comment on likely price hikes
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 British Gas profits jump 44% as energy bills soar for millions of households Parent company Centrica hands back £27m in furlough payments and chief executive Chris O’Shea waives £1.1m bonus in light of ‘difficulties many households face’